--- product_id: 431255172 title: "JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black)" brand: "fiio" price: "€ 116.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Fii O" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/431255172-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Ultra-light 10g portable design 32bit/384kHz Hi-Res PCM & DSD512 USB Type-C multi-device compatibility JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) **Brand:** fiio **Price:** € 116.27 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Tiny amp, colossal sound β€” never settle for less! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) by fiio - **How much does it cost?** € 116.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/431255172-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution) ## Best For - fiio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fiio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rugged Elegance:** Crafted with an all-metal casing and braided cable, built to endure your busiest days in style. - β€’ **Lossless MQA Mastery:** Unlock true lossless audio with MQA 8x rendering, elevating your streaming and playback. - β€’ **Pocket-sized Powerhouse:** Weighing just 10 grams and compact as a credit card, it’s your ultimate on-the-go sound upgrade. - β€’ **Audiophile-grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 decoding for studio-quality sound anywhere. - β€’ **Universal Device Harmony:** Seamlessly connect with smartphones, PCs, laptops, and tablets via USB Type-Cβ€”no compromises. ## Overview The JadeAudio KA1 is a premium, ultra-compact USB DAC and headphone amplifier supporting high-resolution 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 audio formats. Compatible with Android and Windows devices via USB Type-C, it delivers lossless MQA 8x rendering for audiophile-grade sound. Weighing only 10 grams with a durable all-metal build and braided cable, it offers portable, high-fidelity audio enhancement for smartphones, PCs, laptops, and portable players. ## Description desertcart.com: FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) : Electronics Review: One of the Best Sounding Amps for the Price - By far one of the best sounding headphones DAC & AMP for this price. The sound quality is a huge improvement over the cheaper < $20 ones you can find all over the place. The audio is truly high quality and HiRes. Here are the pros: 1) HiRes is true, accurate, and sounds great. MQA also works as advertised 2) It's small and easy to handle and keep in my pocket 3) Despite my initial concerns, the braided cord to the phone USB-C jack is actually VERY sturdy and very well made. It has not untwisted on me even a tiny bit! Very impressive they were able to accomplish that 4) It works with just about any phone or computer 5) The jack is sturdy, the build quality is amazing, the all-metal casing makes it feel purposely made as well as you can Here's the poor things I found: 1) It does get warm, and especially so if placed in your pocket or under a blanket. It does have a good bit of heat that comes off of it. When playing higher sample rate tracks, such as 96kHz it will get much warmer 2) The app is practically useless and offers no added features Overall I am very impressed and would purchase again and again. Despite my few poor findings, I still rate this 5 stars for exceeding all my expectations. Also if you're worried about the braided cable: don't be. Mine has held up perfectly, see photos Review: Entry level hi-fi - As a musician, I often need to play recorded material into the mix. The easiest way to do that is by plugging the phone into one of the stereo channels on my mixer. Sadly, phones don't have 3.5mm audio jacks anymore, so like most people, I was using a cheap USB dongle. It worked. More, I cannot say. I finally got sick of the crappy sound and decided to find something that would be better. In the world of the audiofile, spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars is typical for a good audio interface. I wasn't prepared to do that for this application. Enter Fiio. I have used Fiio products in the past and they've always delivered great bang for the buck. The KA1 is no exception! The high end is far more distinct than the cheap dongles, and the sound stage is noticeably larger. Finally, the bass is very natural and well-defined without being boomy. The build quality seems very good. The cable looks to use good materials and the casing on the body is aluminum, not cheap plastic. While this device basically sits on my desk, it is very small and portable if you have a pair of wired headphones you want to use on the go. This will sound much better than what's built into your phone. ## Features - [Supports high resolution sound]: KA1 headphone amps supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 high-end decoding. - [Compatible with Android/Windows]: KA1 tiny amplifier can support multi-devices, supports smartphones/portable player/tablet/computer. - [Supports MQA 8x rendering]: KA1 portable dongle supports MQA rendering. You could get a lossless sound when you are listening music or others. - [Lightweight but useful and powerful]: The tiny USB DAC KA1's body size is only 43x15x8mm, and it is just about 10g. It is convenient and portable for you to take it anywhere. - [Multi-playing ways and portable]: KA1 amplifier with a USB Type-C connector, you could use it to get a high resolution sound for listening music, playing game, doing chatting, doing living when you are at home or at office. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09VSVH9F3 | | Best Sellers Rank | #18,179 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #28 in Headphone Amps | | Brand | FiiO | | Brand Name | FiiO | | Compatible Devices | Smartphones (Android or iOS), Portable players, Tablets, Computers (Windows Mac), Other devices with USB Type-C connectors Compatible Devices Smartphones (Android or iOS), Portable players, Tablets, Computers (Windows Mac), Other devices with USB Type-C connectors See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,131 Reviews | | Included Components | USB Type C to USB A cable*1 | | Interface | USB | | Interface Type | USB | | Item Type Name | Headphone amps | | Item Weight | 10 Grams | | Manufacturer | FiiO | | Mounting Type | Plug Mount,Freestanding | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Number of Pins | 32 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FiiO - **Interface Type:** USB - **Mounting Type:** Plug Mount,Freestanding - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Number of Pins:** 32 ## Images ![JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PTbC86VhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best Sounding Amps for the Price *by K***D on August 16, 2025* By far one of the best sounding headphones DAC & AMP for this price. The sound quality is a huge improvement over the cheaper < $20 ones you can find all over the place. The audio is truly high quality and HiRes. Here are the pros: 1) HiRes is true, accurate, and sounds great. MQA also works as advertised 2) It's small and easy to handle and keep in my pocket 3) Despite my initial concerns, the braided cord to the phone USB-C jack is actually VERY sturdy and very well made. It has not untwisted on me even a tiny bit! Very impressive they were able to accomplish that 4) It works with just about any phone or computer 5) The jack is sturdy, the build quality is amazing, the all-metal casing makes it feel purposely made as well as you can Here's the poor things I found: 1) It does get warm, and especially so if placed in your pocket or under a blanket. It does have a good bit of heat that comes off of it. When playing higher sample rate tracks, such as 96kHz it will get much warmer 2) The app is practically useless and offers no added features Overall I am very impressed and would purchase again and again. Despite my few poor findings, I still rate this 5 stars for exceeding all my expectations. Also if you're worried about the braided cable: don't be. Mine has held up perfectly, see photos ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entry level hi-fi *by D***R on May 20, 2024* As a musician, I often need to play recorded material into the mix. The easiest way to do that is by plugging the phone into one of the stereo channels on my mixer. Sadly, phones don't have 3.5mm audio jacks anymore, so like most people, I was using a cheap USB dongle. It worked. More, I cannot say. I finally got sick of the crappy sound and decided to find something that would be better. In the world of the audiofile, spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars is typical for a good audio interface. I wasn't prepared to do that for this application. Enter Fiio. I have used Fiio products in the past and they've always delivered great bang for the buck. The KA1 is no exception! The high end is far more distinct than the cheap dongles, and the sound stage is noticeably larger. Finally, the bass is very natural and well-defined without being boomy. The build quality seems very good. The cable looks to use good materials and the casing on the body is aluminum, not cheap plastic. While this device basically sits on my desk, it is very small and portable if you have a pair of wired headphones you want to use on the go. This will sound much better than what's built into your phone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frustratingly good sound quality, build quality not so much *by A***. on January 25, 2024* Every part of me wanted to write this off as a scam. You don't need a discrete dac for mobile listening, cheap Amazon adapters and my laptop's stock headphone jack are fine. Right? Wrong! I wish desperately that this was snake oil, but it's not. The listening experience is noticeably better, even just streaming Spotify at 320Kbps. I'd say this is a little overpriced for what it is, for 50 American dollars I want something a little more durable, but the sound quality is a stark improvement over your standard cheap USB-C to 3.5mm dongles. That being said, if you don't have decent headphones to pair with it, I wouldn't bother. My Meze 99s definitely sound way better through it, but it doesn't do much for apple wired earbuds. If you already have wired headphones you like, the KA1 is absolutely worth it... if you get it on sale. I'd pay $30-35, maybe wait for Prime Day. There are too many easy points of failure (not enough stress relief at each end of the cable, especially considering the weight of the DAC side), and it's not very compatible with women's jeans. If your pockets aren't deep enough to hold your whole phone, this'll be dangling out of your pocket, putting stress on the cable, and your phone's charging port. The cable to my headphones has better tension relief, but the design of the DAC renders it useless. Especially given how short the cable is, I'd like it to be a little beefier. Its current design looks fancy, but doesn't inspire confidence when it comes to longevity. Fiio, put this chip in a stiffer chassis and give it a replaceable cable. Killer audio processing, shame they cheaped out on the simple stuff. ## Frequently Bought Together - FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Headphone Amps Amplifier Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players(Type C, Black) - FIIO FH3 HiFi Earphones 3 Drivers (1 Dynamic + 2 Knowles BA), in-Ear Earphones High Resolution, Bass Sound, High Fidelity for Smartphone/PC/Tablet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/431255172-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution](https://www.desertcart.be/products/431255172-jadeaudio-ka1-headphone-amps-amplifier-tiny-usb-dac-high-resolution) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*